Psychopomp (n): a conductor of souls to the afterworld
Variants: psy·cho·pomp or psy·cho·pom·pos
Etymology:
Gk psychopompos, fr. psych- + pompos conductor, fr. pempein to send, conduct
With thanks to
goldvermilion87 for this word ;)Friday word: Psychopomp
Variants: psy·cho·pomp or psy·cho·pom·pos
Etymology:
Gk psychopompos, fr. psych- + pompos conductor, fr. pempein to send, conduct
With thanks to
goldvermilion87 for this word ;)-
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